Chipmonks

January 4, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. A WASHCLOTH HANGING AT SPLASH GUARD OF THE SINK WHICH WILL BE USED FOR ALL-DAY THE SAME CLOTH. INSTRUCTED NO CLOTH TO BE USED UNLESS IS A RETRACTABLE CLOTH UNIT WHICH CONTINUOUSLY PROVIDES A CLEAN CLOTH. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(HAMBURGER,RICE,ETC). THE MANAGER STATED VIA PHONE "I'M AT HOME". ALSO NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE,INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 1-5-2022 RETURNED ON SITE TO WRITE REPORT AND CITATION,AGAIN NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AREA(RICE, ETC)
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP DIRTY WALL LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN PREP/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: RUSTED BASIN OF PREP SINK. BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT EXTREMELY CORRODED, UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE MENTIONED UNITS. SODA DISPENSER AT REAR PREP AREA, VALVES ATTACHED AT SODA BOXES ARE BROKEN, LEAKING ON OTHER BOXES AND FLOOR, EXCESS SYRUP ON BOXES, EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. THE METAL FRONT PLATE AT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING, AND STORE POTS AND PLASTIC BASKET USED BY CUSTOMERS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH WAS NOT SET-UP. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS USED AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE(CHLORINE 100ppm). PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES THROUGHOUT, ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA, ALSO AT REAR AREA CEMENT (PAINTED IN RED)IS ELEVATED WITH HOLES. REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE • WALLS UNDER THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE, ALSO BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-29-21; REPORT# 2497531 #51) 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 29, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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